Lake Cawndilla - Barkindji (Paakantji) Country
Aboriginal Affairs NSW recognises the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and play on the traditional homelands of the Western region of New South Wales. We pay our respects to our knowledge holders, our Elders, past, present and emerging of these lands as the Traditional Owners of Country, and we acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waterways, sky and communities of all Aboriginal people here today.
The Murdi Paaki footprint covers over 300,000 square kilometres, 18 regional communities and is home to approximately 8,000 Indigenous residents making up 12% of the regional population.
Aboriginal Affairs’ Murdi Paaki regional offices are based in Broken Hill, on the traditional land of the Wilyakali people of the Barkindji Nation, and Bourke, on the traditional land of the Ngemba (Ngiyaampa) people.
We partner with Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs), Aboriginal Community controlled organisations, State, Federal and Local government to support Aboriginal communities in the Murdi Paaki region.
Image: Mungo National Park on the traditional lands of the Paakantji, Mutthi Mutthi, and Ngiyampaa people, Murdi Paaki Region
Aboriginal Affairs NSW offers regular grants to support Aboriginal people and communities to thrive.
Our grants recognise that Aboriginal organisations are best placed to deliver programs that support culture, community, economic development, and healing.
If you live in the Murdi Paaki region and would like information or support in applying for a grant opportunity, please contact us.
To learn more about relevant opportunities, please visit the Grants and funding for Aboriginal people and communities in NSW page.
Maxine Hicks Photography of the 2025 Arthur MUSSO Hooper Shield KO carnival in Brewarrina / Aboriginal Affairs NSW use only
The Cultural Grants Program supports Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold cultural events and activities.
Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service 2024 NAIDOC Week / Aboriginal Affairs NSW use only
Aboriginal Affairs NSW supports NAIDOC events and activities across NSW, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, through an open and competitive grant funding opportunity.
Weilmoringle Local Aboriginal Land Council image of new shade structure at the Weilmoringle cemetery, courtesy of an MDF Grant / Aboriginal Affairs NSW use only.
The Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF) supports Aboriginal Community Organisations and individuals in NSW to deliver services/projects which are identified by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty.
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Image: The Pinnacles near Broken Hill, Murdi Paaki Region
Contact Us
Call: 8575 1057 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
Mailing Address: PO Box 29, Bourke NSW 2480
Address: 26 Mertin Street, Bourke NSW 2480
Call: 8575 1057 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Email: enquiries@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
Mailing Address: PO Box 21 Broken Hill NSW 2880
Address: 32 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880